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Overview

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• About View
  • The Lion Ballroom is a multi-purpose venue for hire, situated in an historic Georgian building with a separate conference room in Lion House.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: ballroom, meeting and events space with parking, lift, toilet with adaptations and separate conference room.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • There is a drop-off point, on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and a public car park nearby.
  • The nearest train station is Leominster.
  • The nearest bus station is Leominster.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • The first and second floors in both venues can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
• Toilet and Changing Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor in the Lion Ballroom foyer, and the first floor of Lion House.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the Lion Ballroom foyer.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on first floor of Lion House.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations, on the ground floor in the Lion Ballroom foyer.

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Parking

• The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
• The car park is open air/surface.
• There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• This car park is for visitors only.
• Parking is free for all users.
• Access to the parking via a barrier is controlled by the venue - permits are required.
• A drop off point next to the main entrance doors can be arranged with the venue in advance for users and occasions requiring special access.
• The venue has a drop-off point and a public car park nearby.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located on the right from the car park.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Area (Foyer)

• Immediately to the left after entering.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the foyer on the ground floor.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table.
  • The height of the baby changer when in use is 85cm.

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Standard Toilet Facilities

• The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilets are located in the foyer on the ground floor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow openings.
• There is step-free level access into the toilets.
• The door opens inwards.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
• The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on the right side of the foyer.
• The journey time to this lift from the entrance is approximately 1 minute.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located beyond the lift in the foyer.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 steps between floors which are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.

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Room (Lion Ballroom)

• The room is located on the first floor to the left side of the venue.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors which open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 143cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: the stage.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Announcements are in person.
• The layout of this room will change depending on the event.

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Room (Georgian Room)

• The room is located to the right side of the stairs.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 74cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Announcements are in person.
• The layout of this room will change depending on the event.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

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• Location and Service View
  • This is a pop-up, mobile bar that can be used anywhere on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are displayed on the counter.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The bar was surveyed.
  • The counter is located wherever it is required for the event.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 121cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Seating Area View
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

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Access To (Conference Room in Lion House)

• The Conference Room is in a separate building called Lion House.
• The journey time from the parking to Lion House is approximately 2 minutes.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into Lion House.
• There are double manual doors which open towards you.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.

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Lift

• The journey time to this lift from the entrance to Lion House is approximately 1 minute.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located next to the lift in the foyer of Lion Court.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 steps between floors which are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• There is a door at the top of the stairs.

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Room (Conference Room in Lion House)

• The room is located on the first floor of Lion House.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Announcements are in person.
• The layout of this room will change depending on the event.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located right and right again after exiting the lift.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 156cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.

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Standard Toilet Facilities

• The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilets are located on the first floor.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the toilets.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.

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Seating Area (Mezzanine Space)

• The seating area is located on the first floor next to the lift.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and a lift.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .